Terminology
dApp (Decentralized Application)
Applications that run on a decentralized network, utilizing blockchain technology for data storage and transactions
Public Address:
A cryptographic identifier used in blockchain transactions, typically a long alphanumeric string
Ethereum Name Service (ENS)
A distributed, open, and extensible naming system based on the Ethereum blockchain
Unstoppable Domains
Blockchain domains that simplify the process of sending and receiving cryptocurrency by replacing alphanumeric addresses with human-readable names
Decentralized Identifier (DID)
A unique identifier created and stored on a blockchain, used for managing digital identities in a decentralized manner
Alphanumeric Identifiers
Human-readable names composed of letters and numbers used to simplify blockchain interactions
Name-to-Address Mapping
The process of linking human-readable names to machine-readable blockchain addresses
Chain Address Abstraction
The simplification of complex blockchain addresses into user-friendly names
Chain Agnostic
The ability of a system, protocol, or application to operate across multiple blockchain networks without being limited or tied to any specific one
Turing Complete Chain
A blockchain that has the capability to execute complex computational tasks, similar to a Turing machine, which is a mathematical model of computation.
An international community that develops open standards to ensure the long-term growth of the Web
Chain-Agnostic Design
An architectural approach that allows a system to operate across multiple blockchain platforms with minimal modifications
Cross-Chain Functionality
The ability for a system to function and interact across different blockchain networks
SDK (Software Development Kit)
A collection of software development tools and libraries that enable developers to create applications for a specific platform
Cryptographic Security
The use of cryptographic techniques to secure data and transactions
RegistrarMain Contract
The primary smart contract in the SafleID system that handles user interactions, fee management, and registration processes
RegistrarStorage Contract
The smart contract that serves as a decentralized data store, maintaining registrants' information and SafleIDs
Admin
The entity responsible for deploying and maintaining SafleID contracts, setting fees, and managing the system
Registrar
dApps or developers who use the SafleID infrastructure to provide naming services to their users
User
The end-users of a dApp who utilize the SafleID naming infrastructure for simplified interactions
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